Project Controls Lead

Employment; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence project management company is seeking a Project Controls Lead to oversee project control services for significant defence programmes. The role involves governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, in a hybrid work setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in scheduling or project management. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £70k, with additional benefits including 25 days holiday, private health and dental, and a bonus up to 20%.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private Health and Dental

Enhanced pension

Bonus up to 20%

Qualifications

• Experience in scheduling, project controls, or project management is essential.
• Strong background in governance and risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls services across the MOD New Works programme.
• Oversee performance reporting and support delivery assurance.
• Manage stakeholder engagement across multiple functions.

Skills

Scheduling

Project controls

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Controls Lead to work on one of the largest defence projects in the UK. The role is a hybrid role, with a few days consecutive on site every month (expensed).

This senior role has been created to strengthen delivery oversight and performance management across a diverse programme of defence infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for governance, risk management, reporting, and project control services, ensuring effective processes, accurate insights, and strong stakeholder engagement in support of the UK submarine programme.

Profile

This role will suit experienced professionals with a background in scheduling, project controls, or project management who are eager to lead, improve performance reporting, and drive delivery assurance. It is ideal for individuals with excellent stakeholder engagement skills who enjoy working in complex, high-value project environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project controls services across the MOD New Works programme, driving adherence to delivery processes.
• Oversee performance reporting and support delivery assurance.
• Manage stakeholder engagement across multiple functions and partners.
• Support implementation of infrastructure strategic objectives and continuous improvement.
• Align project cost with scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6) and produce accurate reporting data.

What we offer

In return you\'ll receive a salary up to £70k, 25 days holiday, Private Health and Dental, an enhanced pension, and a bonus up to 20%.

So if you\'re looking to be part of a huge project that can really elevate your career, get in touch with Mark Dorey on [e-mail], or call on 0161 416 6296.